Thanksgiving!

Hello lovelies!! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! It was so nice to have a couple days off of work and to get to spend time with all the people I love the most!

I love how there are touches of Christmas appearing everywhere. My grandparent's house ( above photos) always looks the cutest with all of it's holiday decor.

 I filled up on so many yummy dishes. I am a huge sucker for sweet potatoes.

brother. sister. father. :)

My niece and nephew are the cutest! We decided to go out and play football since it was super nice out! I can't remember the last Thanksgiving that had 60 degree weather!

the pond behind my grandparents house always looks so serene and pretty.

this cute little sign was in the theater parking lot on my grandparents street

Then later at my mom's house, we all had fun playing some family games together. Clue, Life, Scrabble. The best.

Black Friday was a success as wel! My mom, sister, and I ventured out to Target around 6 am, and it wasn't even that crazy out.
I scored some awesome stuff online too. Red Velvet had all of their dresses 50 percent off, so I picked up a couple of those!

Next up, Christmas! Can't wait! I have been in a decorating frenzy around the house. I love this time of year!!

xo!
Katie

ps
Here is a picture from Thanksgiving last year. Crazy how different I look!

Thankful!

After seeing the lovely Danielle of  Sometimes Sweet put up a thankful list, I thought I would do the same! Tis the season..

Tom
I feel so lucky to be able to spend my days with this bearded sweetie. He is the kindest man I have ever known and everyday I find myself stepping back and thinking to myself "Wow. How did I get so lucky?"
He is the best. It is a great feeling to know that I have truly found my other half.

My mother, sister, Granny
These three women are the most amazing people in the world. I cannot imagine my life without them. They have all had such a significant impact on my life and the way I live. My feelings are seriously indescribable. This is why I have a tattoo on my forearm dedicated to them! I have all three's favorite flowers, and my mother's maiden name Seusy. So they are with me always!

Oscar
My little baby pumpkin pie! My sweet, sweet little munchkin! He brings me SO much joy every single day! And he is the cuddliest little pup you ever did see. Plus, his paws smell amazing. It is my favorite smell in the world. Yes, I'm weird. He is just the best doggie ever.

My Job
In this day and age, I feel blessed to have a steady job/paycheck. I feel lucky to be able to work with such a great group of people and to have the best clients ever! I really just enjoy what I do for a living, and I don't ever take it for granted. I love going to work every day and I know many people that don't so I am very thankful!

Cardigans
Seriously

Family History
I am so thankful to call so many of the best people in the world my family! My mother's mother (my granny) grew up in Naples, Italy until she married my grandfather and moved to the United States. From a very young age, my Granny has told me so many amazing stories and taught me so many amazing things. She lives life to the fullest and enjoys every single breath. I still have family over there, too! When I was thirteen I got to go with her to visit her family home and old stomping grounds and the experience was unforgettable. I hope to someday go back when Tom and I get married so that we can share the rewarding experience of it all!

Everything I didn't mention
Cranberry Limeades from Sonic. Grilled cheeses. Boots. Tights. Sour Patch Watermelon candies. Nirvana. Red hair. Bangs. Fireplaces.Comfy sweaters. Warm blankets. Christmas lights. My Ipad. Recycling. Old photos. Pumpkin anything. Baby lotion. Healthy friends and family. Quinoa. Buying local. Books. Harry Potter.so much more!

And I am so thankful for all of you! Anyone who takes time out of their day to pay my little blog a visit! You seriously don't know how much joy you bring me with your comments and well wishes! It makes my day so much brighter! SO I thank you, dear readers.

I hope you all have an amazing Thanksgiving!

xo!
katie

November Chill

It's chilly around here!

love how my little yellow bug is in the background

I have been so used to this marvelously warm weather, that I forgot it was November.

It is beginning to get colder every day, and making me more and more excited for the holidays..

I also wore this skirt in this post right here!

outfit details
Coat- American Eagle
Blouse- Francesca's Closet
Meandering in Midtown skirt- Modcloth
Belt and Knee High Socks- Target
Boots- Bitten

I cannot wait to go shopping on Black Friday! My sister and I have begun a tradition of going and getting coffee, then perusing the aisles of Target and other stores. We don't get all crazy like many others do. We just leisurely stroll around and buy a few things here and there. That day always gets me in the Christmas mood! I love buying presents for people :)

Do any of you out there venture out on the crazed Black Friday? Or have any of you made a huge hair color change and never looked back?


Have a lovely evening!

Floral and Blue

Hello lovelies! Egads, it has been a while since my last outfit post! I have just been busy running around!

We took this over the weekend at a pretty little park. It is sad to look at because I know the leaves are mostly on the ground now! We have had super warm weather, but the wind has been a little strong and blown leaves all over the place. 90 percent of the trees on my street are bare now. Wah!

Outfit Details
Cardigan- Urban Outfitters
Dress- Target
Belt- Target
Tights- Target
Flats- Target
(dang, I am a Target lover)

Aren't those blue/teal tights awesome?! I love the color of them! I am such a sucker for colored tights!

Today I am going to try and get some decorating done around the house..I still can't part with my little ghost pillow. But Halloween is over and Christmas is fast approaching. How crazy that next week is Thanksgiving already?
I have also been in talks with my friend Sam about going back to Wilmington, NC later this winter..like around Feb-March. Hmm.. I am dying to go back so we shall see!!

xo!!
Katie

bits and pieces from the weekend so far

my street always looks so pretty in the fall

bedhead. yikes.

lots of color!

i love this haircolor. it might be in my future..

cake pops at work!

outfit. the background looks intense.

my little munchkin relaxing

pretty sunset driving home from work

stripes

a day at the pumpkin patch

One of my favorite things to do in the Fall is go to the pumpkin patch. I love eating lots of pumpkin-y foods, corn mazes, petting zoos, apple cider. So lovely.

Tom and I went to a local pumpkin patch in Alpha, IL called The Country Corner. It is huge and always gets tons of visitors. Barack Obama even came to the farm in August..pretty cool!

It was such a great day. The temperature was in the low 80's, there was a nice breeze, and the whole atmosphere of the place was so fun. I bought lots of apples and squash from their farmers market and I can't wait to cook up some yummy squash with brown sugar tonight!

Tom and I bought a half gallon of homemade apple cider and drank the whole thing while we were walking around and getting lost in the corn maze for what seemed like FOREVER! And we each got some pretty awesome pumpkins..Tom's weighed 132 pounds!

Here are some pictures!

have a nice day!

xo katie